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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,234.48, 882,351.88 and 145,002.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,234.48, 882,351.88 and 145,002.48 is: 217,503.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,234.48 : 882,351.88 = 145,002.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,234.48/882,351.88 = 145,002.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,234.48x = 882,351.88 × 145,002.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,234.48x = 127,943,210,832.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,943,210,832.66/588,234.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,503.76

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